Cloudy Bay 2013 Sauvignon Blanc Released Worldwide Today

The 2013 vintage of Cloudy Bay’s
international benchmark wine is now available to fine wine
lovers worldwide from today Tuesday October 1st. An
outstanding summer with excellent growing conditions has
enabled Cloudy Bay winemakers to craft New Zealand’s most
precious summer flavours into their Sauvignon Blanc 2013
vintage.

Widely regarded as the quintessential expression
of the acclaimed Marlborough wine region - which enjoys the
longest hours of sunshine of any place in New Zealand,
Cloudy Bay’s Sauvignon Blanc is noted for its vibrant
aromatics, layers of pure fruit flavours and fine
structure.

“Zesty lime and grapefruit aromas are the
first to emerge from the nose of our 2013 sauvignon blanc
followed by nectarine and lemongrass tones,” says Cloudy
Bay winemaker Nick Lane. “The palate is fresh and focused
with ripe citrus, stonefruit and mineral notes.”

Top
chef Mark Southon was invited by Cloudy Bay to capture the
essence of this First of the Season vintage in a dish
created on a single spoon. The challenge for Mark Southon
was to create a dish matched to the sauvignon blanc without
having tasted it, basing his creation only on the tasting
notes. The result was poached South Island scampi with pear,
vanilla and citrus oil - a huge success among Cloudy Bay
winemakers and friends who tasted the pairing last
night.

“We were amazed with how perfectly Mark’s
resulting dish brought out the notes in the 2013 vintage –
especially as he hadn’t yet sampled the wine himself. It
was an illustration of fine talent from both him and our
wine makers who communicated the notes perfectly for this
year’s Sauvignon Blanc,” says Rai Banbury, Cloudy Bay
senior brand manger.

Select restaurants nationwide will be
taking part in a Cloudy Bay First of the Season 2013
Sauvignon Blanc event, offering a glass of the new vintage
with a First of the Season food pairing for the public to
enjoy from mid October onwards. Restaurant details will be
revealed soon.

The Cloudy Bay 2013 Sauvignon Blanc will be
available in all fine wine retailers worldwide from today
Tuesday 1st October, rrp nzd $38.99.

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About Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
2013The 2013 Sauvignon Blanc is a wine led by
citrus and stone fruit, shying away from anything overtly
tropical. The palate is taught and focused, mineral rich and
serious – but never lean or austere.

About
Cloudy BayCloudy Bay Vineyards was established
in Marlborough, New Zealand in 1985 by the founders of Cape
Mentelle. Innovation, meticulous attention to detail and
regional expression are the guiding principles of Cloudy
Bay. The Cloudy Bay team is committed to producing ‘wines
of region’ and strives to enhance the pure, bracing
flavours and stunning vibrancy, naturally afforded by the
climate and soils of Marlborough, New Zealand.

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